October 1916The Canadians start to arrive on the Vimy sector from the Somme battle and load up on artillery and rations. A total of 42,609 tonnes of ammunition and 2,465 tonnes of daily rations are put together for the Canadian Corps. Also they had access to 245 heavy guns, four 12-inch howitzers and the Royal Naval divisions' naval guns among other heavy artillery. It was the first glimpse of where there would be fighting for many.
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December 1916
All four Canadian Divisions are now together for the first time, with a total numbering 100,000 men. From 1916 into early 1917, the Canadians settle in the front line and continued the underground war by blowing up mines. While the Canadian military was planning the upcoming attack, the front lines continued to probe the German lines, and raided their trenches to gain intelligence.
All four Canadian Divisions are now together for the first time, with a total numbering 100,000 men. From 1916 into early 1917, the Canadians settle in the front line and continued the underground war by blowing up mines. While the Canadian military was planning the upcoming attack, the front lines continued to probe the German lines, and raided their trenches to gain intelligence.
March 1, 1917
The 4th Division launched the largest Canadian raids against the German positions between the
April 1-7, 1917
Artillery preparations for the battle are immense. In the week preceding the attack, more than one million rounds of all sizes were fired. By the time of the advance on April 9, the Canadians had taken many of the main German trenches and prevented supplies from reaching the German lines.
Artillery preparations for the battle are immense. In the week preceding the attack, more than one million rounds of all sizes were fired. By the time of the advance on April 9, the Canadians had taken many of the main German trenches and prevented supplies from reaching the German lines.
April 9, 1917
1st Division
The 1st Division's plan is to attack from its position west of the Arras-Lens road and capture the main German trenches in front of Thelus, carry through to capture positions south of Thelus and push east to capture Farbus. The front line fell quickly but resistance got was tougher when they got to the second line. The 1st Division has achieved its objectives.
1st Division
The 1st Division's plan is to attack from its position west of the Arras-Lens road and capture the main German trenches in front of Thelus, carry through to capture positions south of Thelus and push east to capture Farbus. The front line fell quickly but resistance got was tougher when they got to the second line. The 1st Division has achieved its objectives.
April 9, 1917
2nd Division
2nd Division
Its objectives are similar to the 1st Division's, that is, to capture the main German trench position in front of Thelus. The 2nd Division has also achieved all its ojectives.
April 9, 19173rd Division
The 3rd Division is to attack on a front of 1.2 kilometres opposite La Folie Wood. Its objective is to reach the eastern slope of Vimy Ridge. They manage to capture La Folie Farm, push through La Folie Wood and capture positions south of Hill 145. This resulted in several deaths.
April 9, 1917
4th Division
The 4th Division is to attack from Bradmarsh Crater to Givenchy. Its objective is Hill 145 and the eastern slopes of the ridge. This is the most heavily defended part of the ridge. Their northern flank is open to fire from the strong German position of the Pimple. The Pimple is also the most steep and destroyed landscape in the area.
They manage to capture Hill 145, although German trenches east of the Hill are still active.
4th Division
The 4th Division is to attack from Bradmarsh Crater to Givenchy. Its objective is Hill 145 and the eastern slopes of the ridge. This is the most heavily defended part of the ridge. Their northern flank is open to fire from the strong German position of the Pimple. The Pimple is also the most steep and destroyed landscape in the area.
They manage to capture Hill 145, although German trenches east of the Hill are still active.
April 10, 1917
The 4th Division attacks the remaining German positions on the ridge just east of Hill 145 and quickly captures them. Vimy Ridge is now in the hands of Canadian.
The 4th Division attacks the remaining German positions on the ridge just east of Hill 145 and quickly captures them. Vimy Ridge is now in the hands of Canadian.
The 4th Division attacks the Pimple. After a short fight they capture it.. While the Allies expect counterattack, none appeared, and a day later the Germans withdraw. The planning and rehearsing of the Canadian Corps pay off.
Weapons used during the Battle:
Machine-guns were primarily a defensive weapon along with choking, blistering gas, grenades, barb wire, and guns such as rifles and field guns.
References
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